Earth Sciences 31 - Paleobiology

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Dartmouth College

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09S, 10S: 11; Laboratory M 2:00-5:00 The study of fossil flora, invertebrate and vertebrate fauna, and their utility in understanding ancient rock sequences of paleontologic or archaeologic significance. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the fossil record, the environmental context, and the evolutionary history of certain major groups of organisms, paleoecology, paleogeography, and the use of fossils for geologic dating and correlation. Stratigraphic principles are developed. Prerequisite: One introductory level science course or its equivalent or permission of the instructor. Dist: SLA. Scott.

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3.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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